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BJ51 RZM

2001 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,085 mi
Last recorded98,085 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Land Rover Defender94,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 RZM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 98,085 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s-n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s-n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 97,663 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 97,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracking on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracking on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 96,671 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 95,399 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear step badly corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2023 95,398 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear step badly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2022 93,894 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 93,893 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 92,199 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 92,199 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 91,010 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 91,010 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Intermediate drop arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected excessive play (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 88,410 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 88,410 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2018 84,809 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 84,809 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 81,712 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 81,712 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 78,367 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 78,367 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 74,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,421 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 70,552 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,552 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 67,131 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,113 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2012 63,190 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,337 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,102 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 30,742 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 23,318 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 16,251 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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BJ51 RZM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 94,644 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ51 RZM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 25 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ51 RZM is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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